controversial
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/ˌkɑːntrəˈvɜːrʃl/
🇬🇧
/ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃl/
adjective
B2
causing strong disagreement or argument among people
The new law is controversial because many people disagree about whether it is right or wrong.
translation
causing strong disagreement or argument among people